The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence of record, and the Veteran's representative requested a VA examination. The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities must be remanded for the Veteran to be scheduled for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence indicates that the Veteran has current right and left shoulder disabilities that may be associated with active service, but there is insufficient information in the record to make a decision on the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the left shoulder, bursitis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19132754
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a maximum of 20 percent, effective January 18, 2012. The claim for an increased rating for bursitis of the left shoulder is remanded due to inadequate examination findings.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU, which satisfies his appeal for a higher evaluation of PTSD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for updated treatment records. The Veteran's left shoulder disability, including bursitis with AC separation history, is being reviewed again.
- Granted
The veteran's left shoulder disability is rated as 20 percent disabling due to limitation of motion at the shoulder level.
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